First Aid at Work Theory Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

First Aid at Work Theory Prep

Theory prep for FAW/EFAW assessments — primary survey to major injuries.

Pass mark 23/30 40 minutes HSE-aligned awarding bodies How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. Under HSE guidance, what is the primary role of a workplace first aider?

A. To give immediate, practical help to someone who is injured or becomes ill, and to summon further help if needed
B. To diagnose the casualty's medical condition and prescribe treatment
C. To complete the accident book instead of the injured person
D. To take over from paramedics once they arrive on scene

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✓ Answer: A. To give immediate, practical help to someone who is injured or becomes ill, and to summon further help if needed

A first aider's job is to give prompt, practical help and to call for appropriate further assistance (ambulance, doctor) — not to diagnose or treat conditions in the way a clinician would. Diagnosis is outside the first aider's scope and can lead to inappropriate treatment.

Q2. A first aider wants to grade a casualty's level of consciousness quickly during the primary survey. Which scale is designed for this rapid check?

A. RIDDOR severity scale
B. AVPU
C. APGAR
D. GCS 15-point clinical chart

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✓ Answer: B. AVPU

AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) is the quick scale first aiders use to grade responsiveness. APGAR is for newborns, the detailed Glasgow Coma Scale chart is used by clinicians, and RIDDOR relates to incident reporting, not consciousness.

Q3. A casualty who needs defibrillation has a transdermal medication patch on their chest exactly where a pad needs to go. What should the first aider do?

A. Remove the patch and wipe the area before applying the pad
B. Place the pad directly on top of the patch
C. Cut the patch in half and leave it in place
D. Refuse to use the AED until medical help arrives

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✓ Answer: A. Remove the patch and wipe the area before applying the pad

Medication patches can block electrical contact and even cause a small burn or spark, so any patch under a pad site should be removed (using gloves) and the skin wiped before the pad is applied. Placing a pad over a patch risks reduced shock delivery and injury.

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First Aid at Work Theory Prep — common questions

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How many questions are in the First Aid at Work Theory Prep?

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the First Aid at Work Theory Prep?

You need 23 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 77%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 40 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with HSE-aligned awarding bodies.